Another Busy North Iowa Entertainment Weekend

Downtown Mason City Storywalk @ Various locations Downtown, Jul 12 @ 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Families will enjoy reading the book ‘Giraffes Can’t Dance’ by Giles Andreae as they walk through beautiful downtown Mason City. Pages from the book will be displayed in the windows of downtown businesses and organizations. The first pages can be found at CENT Credit Union and directions to the next pages are on each sign. Particpating business are: CENT Credit Union, Historic Park Inn, Rieman Music, Lucy & Olive, Opies Skate Shop, Moorman Clothiers, City Center Apartments, North Iowa Regional Commerce Center, Shupick and Associates, Central Park Dentistry, Brick Furniture, North Iowa Therapy Associates, Active Family Chiropractic, and City Hall. The MCPL StoryWalk will be displayed until July 31st.
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Exhibit: Iowa Crafts Hank Hall @ Charles H. MacNider Art Museum (Kinney-Lindstrom Gallery)

Jul 12 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 

Hank Hall won Best in Show during the Iowa Crafts: 42 exhibitions in 2016.  The exhibit will feature his clay and mixed media sculptures in a 2018 exhibition.
Open during all normal operating hours

Art Bugs (ages 2-4 with adult caregiver) @ Charles H. MacNider Art Museum

Jul 12 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

An art class for the smallest of artist – explore a variety of mediums in these classes. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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Thursdays on Main @ Downtown Clear Lake

Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm

Enjoy a car show, music, food, family activities and much more.  Movie in City Park at 9pm.
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Live Music: Brad & Kate @ Fat Hill Brewing

Jul 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Acoustic musicians Brad and Kate return to Fat Hill Brewing! Brad and Kate have been entertaining crowds across the Midwest for the past three years, offering a variety of familiar songs ranging from The Beatles to John Mayer and Stevie Wonder to Adele.
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Mason City Municipal Band @ North Plaza outside of Southbridge Mall

Jul 12 @ 7:30 pm

Band will perform on the North Plaza outside of Southbridge Mall. Directed by Russ Krammer.
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Fresh on Fridays @ Central Gardens,  Clear Lake

Jul 13 @ 8:00 am – 11:00 am

Enjoy the beauty of Central Gardens. Come relax, learn and share. Coffee and seasonal refreshments served on the patio. The Clear Lake Arts Center will offer a drop in garden-inspired art activity (kids must be accompanied by an adult).
Event Times:
Relax and Refresh: 8:00am-11:00am, Kids Bee Happy Garden: 9:00am-11:00am
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Friday Summer Music Special @ Mason City Public Library

Jul 13 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

The Hats will perform in the Library Commons. Free and open to the public.
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North Iowa Farmers Market @ Mason City Parking Lot - South of First Congregational Church

Jul 13 @ 4:00 pm – 6:30 pm

The market offers the very best of local produce, baked goods, meats, artisan products, gluten-free, goods, flowers, honey and much more.
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Central Gardens/ Clear Lake Arts Center Theater Production @ Central Gardens

Jul 13 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Central Gardens of North Iowa and the Clear Lake Arts Center present “Summer Theatre Under the Stars”. Central Gardens Ceremonial Garden will provide a stunning setting for this outdoor theater, guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Tickets are available at the gate.
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Friday Night Live featuring Betty and the Gents @ Central Park in Downtown Mason City

Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Friday Night Live is a FREE outdoor concert in downtown Mason City. Inflatables, games, craft show, miniature trolley railroad, fabulous food vendors, beverage tent.
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Outdoor Country Concert and Boat Show @ Surf District Rock & Roll Grill, Clear Lake

Jul 13 @ 6:00 pm

Clear Lake Boats and the Surf District present an outdoor country concert and boat show starting at 6pm; entertainment by Anthony Koester and The Skunk River Band. The Surf's parking lot will be blocked off for the FREE event, beer garden onsite and food available for purchase.
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DJ Dance @ All Vets Center, Mason City, Jul 13 @ 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Free admission, open to the public
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Central Gardens/Clear Lake Arts Center Theater Production @ Central Gardens

Jul 13 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Central Gardens of North Iowa and the Clear Lake Arts Center present “Summer Theatre Under the Stars”. Central Gardens Ceremonial Garden will provide a stunning setting for this outdoor theater, guests are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Tickets are available at the gate.